Silver Bullet Mines Corp. Reports Silver Assay Values Averaging 33.9 ounces per ton on its Washington Mine in Idaho
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Silver Bullet Mines Corp.
- Ticker
- SBMI
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Idaho
- Primary commodity
- Silver
- Secondary commodities
- Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-14 22:57:21 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Silver Bullet Mines Corp. reported silver assay results from 13 surface samples at the Washington Mine in Idaho, averaging 33.9 oz/t Ag. The results, which include a high of 269 oz/t Ag, are noted as being similar to historical production and prior company bulk samples.
Reasoning: Strong silver grades reported from surface sampling, though novelty is tempered by similarity to historical results and the fact that the QP was not on-site for collection.
Positive factors
- High grade surface samples
- QA/QC procedures described
- QP sign-off provided
Negative factors
- QP was not at site for sample collection
- Results are similar to historical/prior results
Facts used in scoring: 2
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release provides a detailed description of the in-house assaying process.
Evidence · text
“The samples described in this news release were analyzed by SBMI at its in-house facility”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: Robert G. Komarechka, P.Geo., is named as the Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“Mr. Robert G. Komarechka, P.Geo., an independent consultant, has reviewed, verified and approved SBMI's work”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 2. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (2)
Fact 1silverGrade: 33.9Grade Unit: ounces Ag per tonView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_id
- Reported Region
- Idaho
- Ticker
- SBMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 33.9
- Grade Unit
- ounces Ag per ton
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Washington Mine
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SBMI in-house facility
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Surface samples returned a strong average silver grade of 33.9 oz/t.
Positive factors
- High grade silver
Negative factors
- Similar to historical results
Evidence · text
“An overall average of the 13 samples assayed 33.9 ounces Ag per ton”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Fact 2silverGrade: 269Grade Unit: ounces Ag per tonHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_id
- Reported Region
- Idaho
- Ticker
- SBMI
Geometry
- Grade
- 269
- Grade Unit
- ounces Ag per ton
Classification
- Sample Type
- surface
Location
- Location
- Washington Mine
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SBMI in-house facility
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade silver intercept of 269 oz/t was identified.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade intercept
Evidence · text
“ranging from trace to a high of 269 ounces Ag per ton”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.